Nikon S620 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ
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Nikon S620 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-112mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
- 120g - 90 x 53 x 23mm
- Announced February 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Bump to 1000)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-840mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
- Introduced February 2010
- Newer Model is Olympus SP-810 UZ
Nikon S620 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Overview
In this write-up, we will be matching up the Nikon S620 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S620 (12MP) and the SP-800 UZ (14MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe S620 was introduced 12 months prior to the SP-800 UZ so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the S620 scores versus the SP-800 UZ with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Nikon S620 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S620 & Olympus SP-800 UZ. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S620 Gallery & Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Olympus SP-800 UZ
S620 | SP-800 UZ |
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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Nikon S620
SP-800 UZ | S620 | |||
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Introduced | February 2010 | February 2009 | More modern by 12 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Nikon S620 and Olympus SP-800 UZ
S620 | SP-800 UZ | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Missing Touch screen |
Nikon S620 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S620 has got physical dimensions of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Olympus SP-800 UZ has specifications of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") having a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).
Examine the Nikon S620 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the S620 against the SP-800 UZ.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S620 and SP-800 UZ is 96 and 69 respectively.
Nikon S620 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specifications. The picture here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S620 and SP-800 UZ.
To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Olympus SP-800 UZ to deliver greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged S620 is going to be behind in sensor technology.
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Nikon S620 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S620 | Olympus SP-800 UZ | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Olympus |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S620 | Olympus SP-800 UZ |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2009-02-03 | 2010-02-02 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 1000 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 143 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 28-840mm (30.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.7-5.8 | f/2.8-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 12 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 120 grams (0.26 lbs) | 455 grams (1.00 lbs) |
Dimensions | 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | Li-50B |
Self timer | Yes (3 or 10 sec) | Yes (12 or 2 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $37 | $270 |